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FIN-5521: CONTAINED.

March 2025

Challenge

A group of students in Germany were defrauded via a WhatsApp-based concert ticket scam. Victims reached out seven days after payment, after funds had already moved through multiple intermediaries across jurisdictions.

Intervention

The scammer network was traced across multiple countries. Operating infrastructure spanning accounts in Kenya, Dubai, and EU relay points was fully mapped. A detailed intelligence report was compiled and submitted to German authorities to support an ongoing broader investigation.

Result

Direct fund recovery was not possible due to the delay in reporting. The full scammer network was mapped and reported to authorities to prevent further victims.